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Lycoming College

Williamsport, PA

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No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Directing

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BA Acting

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BA Musical Theatre

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BA Stage Management

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BA Directing

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No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Design & Technical Theatre

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Training

•Directing curriculum focuses on play analysis, visual storytelling, collaboration, and creative thinking

•Project-oriented training helps students develop a personal directing voice through hands-on work

Performance & Productions

•Directing students collaborate with actors, designers, and technicians in the Dragon's Lair Theatre and Mary L. Welch Theatre

•Students can develop a senior project and build a professional resume through production experiences

Degree Flexibility

•Directing is one of five Theatre major concentrations, and Theatre students may complete more than one concentration with additional credits

School Info

Snapshot

3.44

Avg GPA (W)

74%

Admit Rate

school-wide

60%

Grad Rate

996

Enrollment

$56K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$53,116

Before aid

Average Net Price

$19,140

After aid

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Program Highlights

Training

•Directing curriculum focuses on play analysis, visual storytelling, collaboration, and creative thinking

•Project-oriented training helps students develop a personal directing voice through hands-on work

Performance & Productions

•Directing students collaborate with actors, designers, and technicians in the Dragon's Lair Theatre and Mary L. Welch Theatre

•Students can develop a senior project and build a professional resume through production experiences

Degree Flexibility

•Directing is one of five Theatre major concentrations, and Theatre students may complete more than one concentration with additional credits

Program Highlights

Training

•Directing curriculum focuses on play analysis, visual storytelling, collaboration, and creative thinking

•Project-oriented training helps students develop a personal directing voice through hands-on work

Performance & Productions

•Directing students collaborate with actors, designers, and technicians in the Dragon's Lair Theatre and Mary L. Welch Theatre

•Students can develop a senior project and build a professional resume through production experiences

Degree Flexibility

•Directing is one of five Theatre major concentrations, and Theatre students may complete more than one concentration with additional credits

Key Info

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Deadline

Early DecisionNov 15, 2026

Early ActionDec 1, 2026

Regular DecisionDec 16, 2026

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Submission Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Resume

•Bring a resume or a list of production experiences for the talent-scholarship interview

Portfolio

•Include production photos and programs for discussion during the interview

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply through Lycoming's university application options; no separate Directing admission portal is published

•Program-specific talent scholarship appointments are scheduled through Admissions

Admission Pathway

•Directing is a concentration inside the Theatre major

•Applicants interested in more than one specialization do not need to choose a concentration for the scholarship audition/interview

Important Notes

•Talent scholarship auditions/interviews should be completed by the application date and no later than March 1

•Students are eligible for one talent scholarship; additional talent awards may be honorary

What's The Process

Audition Process

•No published Directing admission audition or prescreen is required beyond Lycoming's university application

•Directing talent-scholarship candidates bring production materials and discuss interests and goals

Audition Expectations

•Bring a resume or list of production experiences

•Include production photos and programs

•When possible, auditions/interviews are held in person during Theatre Scholarship Days at November and February Open Houses

Scholarship Info

Theatre Scholarship

•Theatre talent scholarships are up to $3,000 per year

•Directing applicants may interview for scholarship consideration; the scholarship interview is not required for admission

•Auditions/interviews should be completed by the relevant application date and no later than March 1

School Info

Snapshot

3.44

Avg GPA (W)

74%

Admit Rate

school-wide

60%

Grad Rate

996

Enrollment

$56K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$53,116

Before aid

Average Net Price

$19,140

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Directing curriculum focuses on play analysis, visual storytelling, collaboration, and creative thinking

•Project-oriented training helps students develop a personal directing voice through hands-on work

Performance & Productions

•Directing students collaborate with actors, designers, and technicians in the Dragon's Lair Theatre and Mary L. Welch Theatre

•Students can develop a senior project and build a professional resume through production experiences

Degree Flexibility

•Directing is one of five Theatre major concentrations, and Theatre students may complete more than one concentration with additional credits

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